FMIL doesnt want a corsage

Original post by angnick

Jun 09, 2006 09:29 AM

So i'm at the florist doing my finals and i call fmil about her corsage. she tells me -- she doesnt want a corsage - 'everyone knows i'm the mother of the groom, what do i need a stupid flower for'

i was like - you need it for the pictures.. she was like, 'well, if you want to waste your money just for a picture, i think that is stupid'

UGH -- so no flower for her..

u think she will look like an idiot, when my mom and grandmas all have a corsage, godmothers too and she doesnt??

GRRRR

TreAnt425 Posted: Jun 09, 2006 11:12 AM

Re: FMIL doesnt want a corsage

I was just talking to my mom about this last night. She is undecided if she wants one or not b/c she wants to wear nice jewelry. I told her its up to her if she wants one or not.

SeptBride70 Posted: Jun 09, 2006 11:15 AM

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wow, she didn't have to say it like that.

and there are other options: nosegays, clutches, etc. i would do it anyway-- explain to her that you are sorry she feels that your weddding day wishes are stupid but that you want everyone who is important to be recognized regardless of the fact that other people already know who she is.

... and just have the florist bring her one and make her put it on. there is no reason, even if you hate corsages to say it like that! sheesh!! I hope it works out-- good luck.

SeptBride70 Posted: Jun 09, 2006 11:17 AM

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Posted by soon2bcopswife

I think you can just hot glue it to her forehead.....'here is your STUPID flower, FMIL'

Junebride06 Posted: Jun 09, 2006 11:20 AM

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Well my FH didn't want ANY man to wear flowers - so now my GMs, father, and FIL are all wearing hankies...sighhh...

Tina120206 Posted: Jun 09, 2006 11:20 AM

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I'm not a big corsage person myself. So I'm getting them a mini-clutch to walk down the aisle with. A mini version of the bridesmaids.

angnick Posted: Jun 09, 2006 11:21 AM

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Posted by STBMrsDaniRella

Posted by soon2bcopswife

I think you can just hot glue it to her forehead.....'here is your STUPID flower, FMIL'

This has been my favorite response so far!

SeptBride70 Posted: Jun 09, 2006 11:22 AM

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Posted by angnick

Posted by STBMrsDaniRella

Posted by soon2bcopswife

I think you can just hot glue it to her forehead.....'here is your STUPID flower, FMIL'

This has been my favorite response so far!

yeah i was gonna say she is def a distant relative of my FMIL!!!!!! LOL with the last name or w/o!!! hahah-- after that statement, they are DEFINITELY related!!! LOL

soon2bcopswife Posted: Jun 09, 2006 11:26 AM

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Posted by Junebride06

Well my FH didn't want ANY man to wear flowers - so now my GMs, father, and FIL are all wearing hankies...sighhh...

ugghhhh, men......

july06bride Posted: Jun 09, 2006 11:30 AM

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my mom and FMIL didnt want one either- but they liked the small clutch-nosegay- so we got those- maybe she would prefer that? if not than let it go- in the end if she doesnt want it- she wont wear it and it will be a waste

lrs2005 Posted: Jun 09, 2006 12:09 PM

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Posted by Tina120206

I'm not a big corsage person myself. So I'm getting them a mini-clutch to walk down the aisle with. A mini version of the bridesmaids.

That is what I did and they were really happy with them. They enjoyed getting flowers to walk down the asile with but then they could put them down when they wanted to.

Thumballina Posted: Jun 09, 2006 12:11 PM

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My mom and my FMIL don't want any flowers either...I'm not a fan of corsages so I don't mind that they don't want them...I don't think she'll look stupid bc she doesn't have one...no one will notice...they'll be focused on you and your fh

johnsae Posted: Jun 09, 2006 12:14 PM

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believe me - nobody will notice. don't worry about it.

soon2bcopswife Posted: Jun 09, 2006 12:28 PM

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I just like the idea of torturing my MIL!!!! 'what was that, you don't like corsages???? Here, wear this giant ficus tree on your arm, evil woman!!!!'

kittythestray Posted: Jun 09, 2006 12:48 PM

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Posted by robynlevy

consider yourself lucky that FMIL doesn't want attention drawn to herself. mine wanted a wedding gown.

Angel2006 Posted: Jun 09, 2006 12:53 PM

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get her one, make her take the pics with it on and then she can take it off when she is done. I bet you though she will leave it on though!

angnick Posted: Jun 09, 2006 01:19 PM

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Posted by kittythestray

Posted by robynlevy

consider yourself lucky that FMIL doesn't want attention drawn to herself. mine wanted a wedding gown.

That was a good one too.

RadioLau Posted: Jun 09, 2006 01:47 PM

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My mom is going to carry a very tiny boq for the pictures and that's it. She didn't want a corsage.

nov06 Posted: Jun 09, 2006 02:02 PM

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Your FMIL sounds like the type to say 'oh, don't get me one, I think they're stupid' and then on the day of when she's the only one without one say 'where the h*** is my corsage!' I would just get one in case this happens. JMO.